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Amy Livingston is a freelance writer who can actually answer yes to the question, "And from that you make a living?" She has written about personal finance and shopping strategies for a variety of publications, including ConsumerSearch.com, ShopSmart.com, and the Dollar Stretcher newsletter. She also maintains a personal blog, Ecofrugal Living, on ways to save money and live green at the same time.
Think for a minute about the biggest purchases you’ve made in your life. If you’re a homeowner, this list will include your house itself and probably some major repairs you’ve made to it, such as replacing the roof or a…
The United States health care system is complicated. While most developed countries have some form of universal health coverage, Americans get health insurance through a patchwork of different sources — workplace health plans, private insurance, and a variety of government programs. One of…
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Although extreme couponing can save you a lot of money at checkout, it’s also a big hassle. You have to amass a large collection of coupon inserts, go through them all to find the paper coupons you want, clip them, sort…
It’s tough to keep the fire in your relationship when you’re bogged down in your daily routine. A romantic weekend getaway is just the ticket to rekindle that flame — but the cost! According to Lending Tree’s ValuePenguin, the average cost…
There’s a lot of buzz around the phrase “Medicare for All.” This proposal was a major feature of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’s campaign in 2020. It also won the support of at least five other candidates, including the eventual…
In October 2019, Californians experienced a series of rolling blackouts aimed at preventing wildfires. Afterward, Aaron Jagdfeld, the CEO of home generator company Generac, told CNBC its sales there had more than tripled. He also said generators were going quickly…
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